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April 27, 2021
23 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael DeVasto, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson
Absent: Janet Reinhart
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
I. Announcements, Open Session and Public Comments
Reschedule Wellfleet's Annual Town Meeting from June 5, 2021 to June 26, 2021 at 10AM; with rain dates of June 27, 2021, June 28, 2021, June 29, 2021 with the Annual town Election being held on
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to reschedule Wellfleet's Annual Town Meeting from June 5, 2021 to June 26, 2021 at 10AM; with rain dates of June 27, 2021, June 28, 2021, June 29, 2021 with the Annual town Election being held on June 30, 2021.
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to reschedule Wellfleet's Annual Town Meeting from June 5, 2021 to June 26, 2021 at 10AM; with rain dates of June 27, 2021, June 28, 2021, June 29, 2021 with the Annual town Election being held on June 30, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
IV. Public Hearings
Refer both the domicile exception regulation changes back to the Shellfish Advisory Board
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to refer both the domicile exception regulation changes back to the Shellfish Advisory Board.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to refer both the domicile exception regulation changes back to the Shellfish Advisory Board. 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Change the wording in the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations throughout the entirety of the regulations from Board of Selectman to Selectboard
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to change the wording in the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations throughout the entirety of the regulations from Board of Selectman to Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to change the wording in the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations throughout the entirety of the regulations from Board of Selectman to Selectboard. 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the corrections made concerning the housekeeping items as presented in the Selectboard Packet
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the corrections made concerning the housekeeping items as presented in the Selectboard Packet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the corrections made concerning the housekeeping items as presented in the Selectboard Packet. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carlson)
V. Licenses
Approve the Common Victualler licenses for the above properties
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualler licenses for the above properties.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualler licenses for the above properties. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
Approve the Food Trucks listed above, conditional on the inspection being passed by the Health Agent
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the Food Trucks listed above, conditional on the inspection being passed by the Health Agent.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the Food Trucks listed above, conditional on the inspection being passed by the Health Agent. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carlson)
VI. Use of Town Property
Approve the extension of the Shellfish Farmer's Market two extra Saturdays
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the extension of the Shellfish Farmer's Market two extra Saturdays. May 8th and May 15, 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the extension of the Shellfish Farmer's Market two extra Saturdays. May 8th and May 15, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson)
VII. Business
Appoint Fire Chief Rich Pauley as the acting Town Administrator as allowed in the town charter section 5-10-1 until an interim Town Administrator is appointed for a term no longer than 90 days
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to appoint Fire Chief Rich Pauley as the acting Town Administrator as allowed in the town charter section 5-10-1 until an interim Town Administrator is appointed for a term no longer than 90 days.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to appoint Fire Chief Rich Pauley as the acting Town Administrator as allowed in the town charter section 5-10-1 until an interim Town Administrator is appointed for a term no longer than 90 days. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Appoint Harry Terkanian the editor of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to appoint Harry Terkanian the editor of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to appoint Harry Terkanian the editor of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Place and recommend the Portable Radio Replacement Articles in the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Portable Radio Replacement Articles in the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Portable Radio Replacement Articles in the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Place and recommend the Department of Public Works replacement of the ¾ ton truck and plow for the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Department of Public Works replacement of the ¾ ton truck and plow for the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Department of Public Works replacement of the ¾ ton truck and plow for the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Place and recommend the Transfer Station Roll on and Roll off Truck into the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Transfer Station Roll on and Roll off Truck into the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Voted
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Transfer Station Roll on and Roll off Truck into the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Place the Keller's Corner Revetment article into the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to place the Keller's Corner Revetment article into the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call vote
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to place the Keller's Corner Revetment article into the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson)
Recommend The Keller's Corner Revetment article into the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to recommend The Keller's Corner Revetment article into the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call vote
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, WilsonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to recommend The Keller's Corner Revetment article into the Annual 2021 Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call vote: 3-0-1 (Board Member Curley abstained).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Recommend resurfacing Mayo Beach basketball Court
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend resurfacing Mayo Beach basketball Court.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, WilsonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend resurfacing Mayo Beach basketball Court. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (Board Member Curley abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Place and recommend the Baker's Field Baseball Field Backstops
Board Member moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Baker's Field Baseball Field Backstops.
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Ryan Curley as abstained, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Baker's Field Baseball Field Backstops. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Board Member Curley abstained).”
Place Prior Year Invoices into the 2021 Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place Prior Year Invoices into the 2021 Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place Prior Year Invoices into the 2021 Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
Amend the wording in the non-union and other personnel contract language on the warrant to read "to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate and or transfer from available funds such
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to amend the wording in the non-union and other personnel contract language on the warrant to read "to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate and or transfer from available funds such sums of money sufficient to fund wage and salary adjustment for non-union and other personnel beginning July 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to amend the wording in the non-union and other personnel contract language on the warrant to read "to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate and or transfer from available funds such sums of money sufficient to fund wage and salary adjustment for non-union and other personnel beginning July 1, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Place and recommend the Community Preservation Historical Artifacts article into the 2021 Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Community Preservation Historical Artifacts article into the 2021 Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Community Preservation Historical Artifacts article into the 2021 Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Place and recommend the Community Preservation Stage for the Pavilion article into the 2021 Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Community Preservation Stage for the Pavilion article into the 2021 Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Community Preservation Stage for the Pavilion article into the 2021 Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Place and recommend Chapter 90 Funds into the Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend Chapter 90 Funds into the Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend Chapter 90 Funds into the Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Place the Other Employees Benefits (OPEB) Article into the 2021 Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to place the Other Employees Benefits (OPEB) Article into the 2021 Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to place the Other Employees Benefits (OPEB) Article into the 2021 Annual Wellfleet Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto)
XIII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
From the Wellfleet Selectboard’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center (2018–2024) and Agenda Center (2025 on). We check every vote against the Selectboard members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Michaela Chesin).
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